'Big Brother' season 27's Mickey Lee passes away at 35

Mickey Lee, a participant of the latest season of the CBS reality show Big Brother, has died at 35.

Lee's family made an official announcement of the news through an Instagram post on December 26.

"With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening.

"Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on Big Brother, where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike.”

“She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed both on and off screen."

Notably, the contestant had been in the ICU after battling a "series of cardiac arrests."

Fellow Big Brother wrote on the death post, "she will always be remembered and I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know her for the short period I did- she shared so much light with us and was such an amazing soul," wrote Rachel Reilly.

"Mickey this is so devastating. We are incredibly sad for this unfortunate loss. Rest peacefully beautiful" penned Mecole Hayes.

Bayleigh Pelham, the winner of Big Brother Canada, mentioned, "This is so heartbreaking. I’m so happy she got to live out an experience of a lifetime on Big Brother and share her light with the world."

She further added, "I’m honored to have met her for a brief moment. She was SO kind and beautiful, I was truly amazed by her light. This one hurts. Sending all my love to her family and friends.”

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